In 2023, France led the European fossil energy final consumption in the fishing sector with 16.25 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed closely by Spain at 16.15. Notably, Poland experienced the most significant year-on-year increase with a 34.9% rise, while Germany saw a significant decrease of 6.28%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate has revealed fluctuating trends influenced by economic, regulatory, and environmental drivers.
Looking ahead, expect ongoing transitions toward sustainable practices and potential shifts in regulatory frameworks, impacting fossil energy consumption patterns across Europe's fishing sector. The focus may also be on diversification of energy sources and technological advancements in fishing fleet efficiencies.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Fishing Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 16.25 | 2023 | -0.7% | +2.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.15 | 2023 | +3.52% | +2.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 14.54 | 2023 | +0.85% | +2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.91 | 2023 | +3.34% | +1.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 8.69 | 2023 | +0.016% | +0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.51 | 2023 | -2.46% | -3.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 6.34 | 2023 | -2.84% | -2.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 5.43 | 2023 | -2.21% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4.8 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 1.88 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.45% | View data |
